Aging & Gerontology Resources

This is a list of factual information sources, bibliographies, indexes, and internet resources related to the social work in gerontology; physical items are located in the Social Work Reference Collection, and other locations as noted. Check CLIO for additional books and journal titles.

Research Guides

Gerontology and Geriatrics Libraries and Collections in the United States and Canada: A History, Description, and Directory.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE Z 688 .A58 P67

Literature and Gerontology: A Research Guide.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE PN 56 .O4 Y35

Guide to Research in Gerontology: Strategies and Resources.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE Z 7164 .O4 Z57

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Age Words: A Glossary on Health and Aging.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1061 .A424

Encyclopedia of Aging.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ1061 .E534

Dictionary of Gerontology.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1061 .H338

The Graying of America: An Encyclopedia of Aging, Health, Mind, and Behavior.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ1064.U5 K39 2001

International Glossary of Social Gerontology.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1061 .I5348

Older Americans Almanac.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1064 .U5 O416

Encyclopedia of Aging and the Elderly.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1061 .R69

Thesaurus of Aging Terminology.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HQ 1061 .T48

Directories

Financial Resources for Older Americans: Funding and Support Services for Caregivers.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HV 1450 .B55

Eldercare in the 90's: A Consumer's Guide for New York Relatives and Friends.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE RA 997.5 .N7 E43

International Directory of Research and Researchers in Comparative Gerontology.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE RC 952.5 .I53

Older Americans Information Directory: A Guide to Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Programs, Publications, Services, and Other Resources Concerned with Older Americans in the United States.
SOCIAL WORK REFERENCE HV 1450 .O43

National Directory of Retirement Facilities.
SOCIAL WORK STACKS HQ 1063 .N37

Online Databases

ProQuest Direct
Full-text, citations, and abstracts from periodicals in many disciplines plus major U.S. newspapers.

PsycARTICLES
Full-text articles from 42 journals published by the American Psychological Association.

PsycINFO
Citations and abstracts for publications about psychology and related disciplines.

Social Services Abstracts
Citations and abstracts for research in social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy & community development.

Social Work Abstracts
Citations and abstracts for articles in social work and social welfare periodicals.

Internet Resources

American Assocation of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, they seek to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose. The AARP site features sections on current legislation and elections as well as policy and research.

AARP's AgeSource/AgeStats Worldwide
AgeSource Worldwide identifies several hundred information resources in some 25 countries which are significant either in size or in their unique coverage of particular aging-related issues. The resources include, among others, clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training materials, major reports, and Web metasites. AgeStats Worldwide provides access to statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of issues, such as demography, pensions, health and long-term care. The most recent data and projections as far ahead as 2050 are provided where available.

The Resource Directory for Older People
A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relating to the needs of older persons.

Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.

Institute of Gerontology (Wayne State University)
The Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology (IOG) strives to contribute to the enhanced quality of life for older people in Metropolitan Detroit, the State of Michigan and across the nation. The mission of the IOG is to increase knowledge about aging, improve the practice of gerontology, and influence public policy. The site includes GeroWeb, an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.

Alzheimer Page
The Alzheimer Page is the Internet Gateway for the Alzheimer List, a free e-mail based support group for family caregivers and professionals. The site includes the Caregiver Resources page, an extensive list of links to resources specifically targeted towards caregivers as well as a searchable archive, which includes all posts to the Alzheimer List since 1994.

American Health Assistance Foundation: Alzheimer's Disease ResearchAlzheimer's Disease Research (ADR), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, was established in 1985 to fund research on and educate the public about Alzheimer's disease. The ADR website includes current information about treatment and risk factors, as well as useful Fact Sheets and links to research publications.

U.S. Census Bureau: Age Data
Features census data about the older (55+) and elderly (65+) populations on the national, state, and county levels, including surveys, estimates, and future projections.